UN report accuses Canada's TFWP of fostering modern slavery and worker abuses.

UN report accuses Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) of fostering modern slavery. UN investigator Tomoya Obokata states the program institutionalizes power imbalances that favor employers, suppressing worker rights. Criticisms include worker abuses such as underpayment, wage theft, excessive work hours, and confiscation of documents. The Canadian government is considering restrictions, including increased fees and eligibility rule changes.

August 12, 2024
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